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Thursday 28 October 2021

Meeting 1094 - Comedy Classics

 President Trish opened the Meeting and welcomed Area Director Mark.

Trish

After program changes by Marlene, a Toast was proposed by Vaughan. 

Vaughan

Toastmaster for the evening Paul then commenced his role.

Paul

First Speech was an Ice Breaker by Natalie, titled ‘A Fork in the Road’. The Evaluator was  Chris H.

Natalie

Chris

Speech 2 by Josh, entitled "A Land of Extremes" was evaluated by Tony.

Josh

Tony

Speech 3 was the second part of a project for Gail, detailing how her team make “cushies” (breast cushions for mastectomy patients) and was evaluated by John T.

Gail

John T.

Timers Dan and Peter B. recorded the times with updates throughout the Meeting.

Peter B and Dan

Raffle: Dan was Raffle Master and offered a very enticing samples of fire water. Lucky winner was Tony.

Dan

Table Topics were themed to Comedy Classics, and were presented by Narelle. The Evaluator was Monica.

Narelle and Mon ica


Arun

Participants Arun, Vaughan, Tony and Christiane provided mini speeches on the topics.

Area Director Mark gave a heartfelt congratulations - in a word "Awesome" - for Sandgate Club. It was good to receive such positive feedback and he commended the Club on its achievements.

Mark

As a practice for the upcoming Area Contests in November, Christiane presented her Humourous Speech. A group Evaluation was conducted by Trish, asking for positive points and areas for improvement.

Christiane

This was followed by John T's International Speech, with group Evaluation led by Liz.

Liz

General Evaluator Gokul provided a very succinct wrap up of the Meeting, with time constraints not allowing for expansion. 

Gokul

Awards:

Best Speech: Natalie, Best Evaluator: John T, Best Table Topic: Tony, and Most Improved: Natalie.

John T. and Tony (absent: Natalie)








Thursday 14 October 2021

Meeting 1093 - Evaluation and International Speech Contests

 President Trish opened the Meeting, welcoming guests and then handed control to the M.C. Toastmaster Hazel.

Trish

Hazel

A Toast was presented by Peter B. to "the Contestants".

Peter B.

Evaluation Contest Toastmaster Trish then introduced the Test Speaker Deborah, who is a Member of Bunya Toastmasters Club. Her Speech was entitled "Lost in Translation".

Deborah

The Contestants were Paul, Christiane, Leanne, Darryl and Tony.

Tony, Paul, Christiane, Leanne, Darryl

Place Getters: First: Tony, Second: Leanne, Third: Christiane.

Tony, Leanne, Christiane

Trish congratulated all Contestants and declared they were all winners just for competing.

The Raffle was a basket of goodies by Leanne, and winner at the end of the evening was Josh.

Leanne

After Supper, control was handed to the International Speech Contest Toastmaster Chris H.

Chris H.

The Speakers were: ]

Darryl "Don't you worry about that". 

Christiane "Misconception". 

Gokul "Hardship has its rewards". 

John T. "The Gift of Life".

John T., Darryl, Christiane, Gokul

Place Getters: First: John T, Second: Christiane, Third: Gokul.

John T, Christiane, Gokul

Winners will be taking part in the Area Contests on 7th November at North Lakes.

Best wishes to all.

Guest Judges: Jenny, Lorraine, John, Bruce, Mark
with President Trish (Centre)




Sunday 10 October 2021

See you on Tuesday


 See you at the Brighton Wellness Hub on Tuesday night for our Evaluation and International Speech contests. It's going to be a great night!